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Set in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful coastal town of Amantea, this exceptional property offers a rare combination of Mediterranean character, architectural individuality, generous outdoor spaces and breathtaking panoramic views towards the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Ideally located within the Comune di Amantea, the villa is approximately 40 minutes by car from Lamezia Terme International Airport and railway station, while Amantea railway station is just a 10-minute walk away. This makes it an unusually accessible retreat on the Calabrian coast, equally suited to permanent living, extended stays or a memorable holiday home.
With approximately 600 sqm of accommodation arranged over four generous levels, the property has been carefully designed to follow the natural contours of the hillside. A beautiful bespoke spiral wooden staircase connects the principal floors, creating a distinctive architectural feature and a wonderful sense of continuity throughout the house.
Outside, the villa unfolds into a series of sun-filled terraces and mature Mediterranean gardens, planted with established fruit trees, palms and shrubs. The terraces provide a succession of private spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining, relaxing in the sunshine or simply enjoying the ever-changing views across the town, coastline and sea.
A Home Designed Around the View
The principal entrance opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway, where the distinctive spiral staircase immediately captures the eye.
The main living level includes two impressive reception rooms — a comfortable lounge and elegant dining room — both with patio doors opening directly onto the terraces and creating an effortless connection between indoors and out. A further room with a large picture window overlooks the gardens, while a separate study provides a peaceful space for working or reading, with access to its own terrace.
A more informal day room offers additional living space, again opening outdoors. This level is completed by a bathroom with shower, fitted kitchen and adjoining utility room, with direct access to the garden.
The upper floor provides a more private bedroom arrangement, with bedrooms reached via connecting corridors and each benefiting from its own bathroom. The smaller bedroom has the added charm of a private spiral staircase leading to an open loft space above, from which steps lead externally to a substantial terrace. This creates another exceptional vantage point over Amantea and the Tyrrhenian coast.
Flexible Lower-Level Accommodation
The basement level benefits from independent access from the garden and offers considerable flexibility for guests, extended family, a home office or creative use. It includes an office and studio space, guest bathroom, cantina/wine store and kitchenette, with stairs connecting directly to the main kitchen above.
This adaptable arrangement makes the property particularly appealing to those seeking a home that can evolve around different lifestyles.
Mediterranean Architecture with Timeless Appeal
Architecturally, the villa combines clean structural lines with traditional Mediterranean elements. White rendered walls are complemented by a pitched tiled roof, while projecting terraces and generous openings create a strong relationship between the architecture, sunlight and surrounding landscape.
Throughout the house, spacious interiors open towards a succession of stepped terraces, allowing everyday life to flow naturally outdoors. Mature gardens, palms and fruit trees create privacy and reinforce the peaceful Mediterranean atmosphere.
What makes this property particularly special is the combination of scale, views, outdoor space, architectural character and accessibility. Here, mornings can begin among the gardens, afternoons can be spent overlooking the sea, and evenings can unfold on the terraces as the lights of Amantea begin to appear below.
A Lifestyle Rather Than Simply a Location
Whether your perfect day means breakfast overlooking the sea, wandering through the old streets of Amantea, lunch beside the marina, an afternoon on the beach, or exploring one of Calabria's hilltop villages, this location offers an extraordinary variety of experiences.
Amantea provides the rare combination of a genuine year-round Italian community, beautiful beaches, historic character and easy access to mountains, adventure, culture and some of Calabria's most spectacular scenery.
For an overseas buyer, it offers more than a holiday destination — it offers the opportunity to become part of a real Italian way of life.
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